Early Childhood Education Technical Certificate

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This technical certificate program prepares the student for employment in the field of child care and early education. Students who receive CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential through TECTA (Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance) are given an opportunity to strengthen their skills and knowledge in curriculum development for young children and receive necessary training for CDA renewal.

Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (3)
ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credits: (3)
ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: (3)
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credits: (3)
ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: (3)
ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: (3)
ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum Credits: (3)

Electives

Choose one course from the following:

ECED 2320 - Infant, Toddler, Child Development Credits: (3)
ECED 2330 - Infant and Toddler Care Credits: (3)
ECED 2360 - Development of Exceptional Children Credits: (3)
ECED 2370 - Developmental Assessment Credits: (3)
ECED 2390 - Creative Development Credits: (3)
ECED 2312 - Administration of Early Childhood Programs Credits: (3)
ECED 2386 - Special Topics Credits: (1-3)

Total Certificate Requirements - Credits (24)

Career and Salary Information

Career	Beginning Salary	Experienced Salary
Child Care Worker	$16,000	$24,000
Nanny	$20,000	$24,000

Career and salary information taken from onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (12)

ECED 1310 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: (3)
ECED 2310 - Safe, Healthy Learning Environments Credits: (3)
ECED 2340 - Family Dynamics and Community Involvement Credits: (3)
ECED 2380 - Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (12)

Elective (Choose from list above) Credits: (3)

ECED 2315 - Early Childhood Curriculum Credits: (3)
ECED 2335 - Initial Practicum Credits: (3)
ECED 2385 - Math and Science in Early Childhood Credits: (3)